I Know You're Married
Bill Anderson · If It's All the Same to You ( w. Jan Howard) [Decca] [1970]
I know you're married
But I love you still.
The day I met you
I knew you weren't free
But I knew I'd love you
Through eternity.
And though I knew you
Were another's bride
I vowed my heart
Would never leave your side.
You know I love you
And I always will
I know you're married
But I love you still.
--- Instrumental ---
I never would have
Made that sacred vow
If I had only known
What I know now.
There's room for only you
Inside my heart
So close together
Yet so far apart.
You know I love you
And I always will
I know you're married
But I love you still.
I know you're married
But I love you still...
I Know You're Married
Bill Anderson's 1970 recording of "I Know You're Married" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery of the honky-tonk and country ballad styles. Released on the album "If It's All the Same to You," the track exemplifies Anderson's ability to blend narrative storytelling with melodic sensibility, a hallmark of his career spanning decades. The song reflects the era's focus on relationship dynamics and heartache, delivered with the characteristic vocal warmth and rhythmic drive that defined his work for Decca Records. As part of his broader discography, this recording showcases his skill in crafting songs that resonate with universal themes of love and betrayal, cementing his reputation as a leading figure in modern country music.